Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Sales Executive for Kenya’s Biggest E-Commerce Company

Sales Executive for Kenya’s Biggest E-Commerce Company

Company Profile

Are you young?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you confident and eloquent?

Do you want to join a fun, exciting internet company?

Want to earn as much as Ksh 80,000/- and more based on your performance?

Rupu is Kenya’s biggest deals and group buying is looking for a natural go getter and charmer.

Be a part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Africa’s fastest growing internet companies.

The Task: Identify and Close Business Opportunities

As the leading deal of the day website we are looking for natural sales people

The position: Sales Executive

As a Sales Executive you will be tasked with identifying business that need to use Rupu for their marketing efforts.

You shall then be responsible for helping them adapt Rupu’s model for their businesses, in a manner that will result in a mutually beneficial engagement for both parties.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business or in a field related to the company's specialty
Previous sales experience mandatory
Flexible hours set to meet the needs of the position and a willingness to travel
Experience in cold-calling into various types of local businesses, with evidence of consistent and current successes

Is it you we are looking for?

If so send a cover letter of no more than 200 words and a 2 page CV (no pictures) to kazi@rupu.co.ke.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Only successful candidates shall be contacted.

Closing date on the 22nd February, 2012

Moodle Developer Job in Kenya - Octopus ICT Solutions

Octopus ICT Solutions has an immediate opening for a Moodle Developer.

In this position, the right candidate will be expected to have:

2-3 years’ experience working to code within the Moodle LMS*

Expected to have worked in an educational (university) background

2-3 years’ experience coding in PHP

Background can be based on other LMS systems, but only if PHP was utilized to code those systems (i.e. Blackboard, Angel, etc.)

Key duties over the contract will be:

Develop a customization allowing multiple schools to coexist on one Moodle instance without any contact to each other.
Develop school admin tools that will enable the admin to add users only to their school.
Key authentication fields required changed to: User name, Password, First name, Last Name, School (cohort/category).
Custom bulk user upload (via CSV) which allows no emails for students.
Custom single student upload (HTML form) which allows no emails and binds students to the group that a teacher is a part of.
Allow the courses to be shared between multiple schools (but not data).
Allow groups within a course and within a school to be shared throughout all courses.
Adapt Quiz Grade Report to display question name instead of question number and force it to add scores with questions of the same type.
Remove Breadcrumb navigation completely.
Build custom navigation block for each user group: Student, Teacher, School Admin.
Allow students to share a session by logging in together on a single machine with one lead user and up to 4 associated users. When users complete a quiz or mark tasks off as complete, all students should have it marked as complete.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their PHP skills and knowledge of the Moodle LMS with regards to programming.

The successful candidate will also be expected to coordinate with the Project Manager overseeing the implementation of the system to ensure that proper implementation protocols are adhered to.

If you think you are the right person for this position, stop looking at this post and send your CV and cover letter to jobs@octopusict.com to be received on or before 13th February 2012.

Technician Job in Kenya - Energy Management Consultancy

Our Client is one of the pioneers in Energy Management consultancy services in East Africa.

It is involved in Energy & Project management which includes comprehensive energy audits, Investment Grade audits and also manufactures Lean Brigs for Boiler conversions (oil fired to briquette fired ) and also in swimming pool heating and is looking for a Technician

Applicants must fulfill the following:

Minimum of a diploma in engineering
Technical Knowledge in Machines
High interest in working with one’s own hands.
Experience in related field.
Knowledge in renewable projects and hydro projects
Good communication skills both verbally and written, strong computer skills.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

Engineer Job in Kenya - Energy Management Consultancy (KShs 30K)

Our Client is one of the pioneers in Energy Management consultancy services in East Africa.

It is involved in Energy & Project management which includes comprehensive energy audits, Investment Grade audits and also manufactures Lean Brigs for Boiler conversions (oil fired to briquette fired ) and also in swimming pool heating and is looking for an Engineer.

Applicants must fulfill the following:

Minimum of a Degree ¡n Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience in related field.
Knowledge in renewable projects and hydro projects
Good technical ability
Good communication skills both verbally and written, strong computer skills.
Knowledge of Kaizen is an added advantage.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

Country Chief Accountant Job in Uganda

Our client is a leading producer and distributor of fast moving perishable products with operations in the East African region.

The Company seeks to recruit a self driven individual to fill this challenging role for their Uganda operations.

Objective

To oversee and ensure smooth operations of the financial services for the Uganda operations.

The Job

The key duties will include the following:

Preparation of management and statutory accounts on monthly basis
Prepare monthly schedules and cash flows
Enhance revenue and internal controls
Preparation of budgets
Preparation of tax computation on an annual basis
Manage external auditors, KRA, etc
Properly maintain General ledger
Monthly review of payrolls
Approve payment vouchers

The Person

The applicant must be in possession of the following qualification

University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
CPA (K) or equivalent
At least five years experience gained from working in a busy manufacturing setup as a Senior Accountant
Proficient in computer packages
Familiarity with accounting packages
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong leadership and management skills
A team player

Application Process

To be considered, candidates must indicate their current remuneration and indicate when they will be available.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications to recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 15th February 2012.

Candidates are requested not to attach any scanned documents.

Monday, February 6, 2012

World Food Programme Senior Programme Assistant Job in Kenya

World Food Programme

Vacancy Announcement No: ODN/003/2012

VA issued on: 06 February 2012

Closing date: 17 February 2012

Post Title:Senior Programme Assistant

Grade: Service Contract SC7 (G7 equivalent)

Duty Station: Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi

Salary: As per UN Salary Scale

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Programme Assistant in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, the Senior Programme
Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and thus are not all-inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Senior Programme Assistants)

Actively engage in supporting project cycle management by ensuring reviews and processing of new projects and budget revisions to old projects are concisely and effectively undertaken.
Participate in discussions for document processing and support Country Offices in the preparation and revision project documents
Support in organizing project planning/review missions, meetings and briefing sessions to identify and analyze problems and recommend corrective measures/strategies
Maintain records on programme activities, from formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation; make information available for country briefs, country profiles, and other related purposes; ensure project cycle deadlines are met;
Prepare status and progress reports by providing information and background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions;
Participates in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices; interprets and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations on follow up actions;
Participate in the preparation, review and management of extra-budgetary funded activities
Provide guidance, on-the-job training and assistance to support country office staff;
Perform other related duties as required.

Results Expected: Well functioning unit, providing technical expertise in a specialized area.

Critical Success Factors: Sound judgment; ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data and to resolve operational problems. Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Extensive and in-depth practical knowledge of a specialised area;
ability to plan and organize work.

Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance

Experience: At least one year of professional experience in one or more of the following programming more specifically programme design and project cycle management, At least one year at G6 level or equivalent.

Knowledge: At least six years of progressively responsible experience of which at least one year closely related to operations, food aid related work or other related field. At least one year at the G6 level or equivalent.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Desirable skills: Proficiency in a second official WFP language; training and/or experience using MS Word and MS Excel, WFP’s Information System (WINGS) and other WFP software; knowledge of WFP financial regulations; and rules and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

Closing Date: 17 February 2012.

Applications must be received by the deadline and only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Interested individuals meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications by e-mail, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees.

Please send your application to: wfp.odnhr@wfp.org Please quote the Vacancy Announcement No. and the title of the position in the subject line.

Candidates should also complete and submit a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

Please Note: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process.

Parapet Cleaning Marketing and Customer Service Executives Jobs in Kenya

Marketing Executive

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to: -

Planning and prioritizing marketing activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed marketing targets

Responsible for planning marketing and CSR activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities and evaluating and analyzing marketing campaigns

Monitoring and reporting on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.

Implementing the processes of developing of profitable business and sustainable relationships internally and externally.

Qualifications and Skills

Degree in business or marketing related discipline
Proficiency in computers
Experience in marketing, PR and communications an added advantage
Creative mind

Customer Service Executive

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

Interacting with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products or services
Keeping records of transactions and update and maintaining databases of information.
Updating Customer Relationship Management database of the organization with new information
Ensures that client issues (inquiries & complaints) are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the relevant personnel of any problems that may arise.
Filing of customer correspondence

Qualifications and Skills

Degree in business or marketing/customer service related discipline
Certificates in customer service are an added advantage.
Proficiency in computers

Core Competencies

Spontaneous, mature, and friendly personality.
Must be intelligent with ability to handle diverse customers.
Must have good communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
Should have good client relation skills.
problem analysis and problem-solving
attention to detail and accuracy
pro-active in nature

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to hr@parapetcleaning.com

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